Meckel’s diverticulum: Report of two cases and review of literature.

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is located on the anti-mesenteric border of the ileum 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal junction with a length varying from 1-10cm. Approximately half of the Meckel’s diverticula are lined by gastric mucosa. If symptomatic, it can present as a lower GI bleeding, intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis. High degree of suspicion is required for diagnosis of Meckel’s diverticulum. Radio nucleotide scan is useful in presence of ectopic mucosa. Surgical treatment of Meckel’s diverticulum includes either diverticulectomy or ileal resection.